Workers’ rights are protected under employment legislation in PEI. The Employment Standards Act, Youth Employment Act and other labour laws clarify the rights and obligations of employees and employers and set minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated fairly in the...
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A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are: Chairperson – Andrew Thompson Employer Representative – Isabelle...
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act will take place to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. The Employment Standards Act outlines rights and obligations of employees and employers and sets minimum standards to ensure individuals...
How can I get more education and information on employment standards? You can access more information by contacting the employment standards staff. They can provide information to assist everyone in the workplace to better understand employer/employee rights and obligations under...
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110...
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment...
Government invites the public to provide their input on the proposed replacement of the current Employment Standards Act. A panel did a comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act over a two-year period and provided recommendations in a final report last November. Given...
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on the proposed replacement for the current Employment Standards Act.